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Elcan Family History

Elcan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Elman, Elton, Elson, Elias, Ellen, Lian, Selman, Kelman, Elam, Elsen

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Where is the Elcan family from?

You can see how Elcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elcan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Elcan families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elcan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elcan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elcan. 34% of Elcan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elcan women worked as a Cashier. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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What Elcan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Elcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Elcan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Elcan. For the veterans among your Elcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elcan in 1954 was 41, and 46 in 2004.

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